Evan Whigham of Cathedral runs after a catch. Tech hosted Cathedral in high school football Friday October 11, 2013. Rob Goebel/The Star.

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Indiana moved a step closer Monday to mandating concussion-awareness training for football coaches and requiring a 24-hour waiting period for players who suffer concussions.

The Indiana House approved the measure 95-3. A previous endorsement by the Senate makes it likely the bill will become law, causing Indiana to become the first state in the nation to require such training for youth and high school football coaches.

The bill's senate author, Travis Holdman, R-Markle, said he intends to send the bill to a conference committee, where the two chambers will work out minor differences ...